Meet the Owners of Junk King – Cobb County
Junk hauling and removals are some of the most important, yet dismissed job opportunities in the modern-day. Almost a decade ago Harry Van Buren recognized this importance and opened the doors of Junk King North Atlanta. Since then, he and his family have been essential to the development, growth, and protection of the environment in and around the Atlanta area. Van Buren’s son, James “Jimmy” Van Buren, has taken the reins of Junk King Cobb County—with the eventual goal of taking the entire company from his father.
Jimmy has extensive experience running operations, training teams, maintaining the trucks, and recycling, meaning he is fully equipped for his current and future responsibilities. He received his Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in computer information systems from Cumberland University and has been with Junk King ever since graduating. Jimmy shares his father’s vision for the future of Junk King; a future where Junk King provides the best and easiest solution for junk removal in Georgia.
“We offer full-service junk removal—‘the heaviest thing you should have to lift is the telephone”
“Junk King is a Necessity,” says Senior Owner Van Buren
The choice to work with Junk King was an easy one for Harry Van Buren in 2012. Junk King’s commitment to being the greenest removal company in North America has been the goal since the beginning of the company in 2005. Now, almost two decades later, Junk King has been given that exact distinction, separating them from all other competitors. Part of this achievement goes to franchise owners like Van Buren, who have seen the necessity of junk removal for the future:
“[I often get asked,] how important is [junk removal] to the survival of our civilization?’…We’re not too far away from 10 billion people, we’re not. And if we don’t start thinking more about recycling, donating, repurposing [we’re] to the point where, if we don’t reuse the resources, they’re going to be gone…it really, truly is a survival of the species business.”
Such thoughts are shared between many of Junk King’s operation owners—although few manage to see the success that Van Buren and his family have seen. After opening Junk King North Atlanta in 2012, they’ve since gained two other locations (Cobb County is one of those), gained ten trucks, and over twenty employees. Van Buren’s view of his company’s success as due, in part, to the clients he and his son serve:
“It’s really been a very satisfying business, I mean it’s grown, I get a lot of pleasure out of helping people, you can’t believe how many smiles we put on people’s faces. When we go there and there—as an example—their garage is just packed, wall to wall, floor to ceiling, front to back, and when we leave…they can park their cars in the garage. That’s just a small example, [of what we achieve] and they are so happy.”
The Green of Junk King’s Signature Red
Junk King as a company is recognized today as North America’s greenest junk hauling and removal service—but that was a distinction that was earned. Van Buren became interested in franchising with Junk King after he considered the future of his children and the world. An interview conducted in 2021 reveals his thoughts at the time:
“I was looking for a business that would be sustainable as long as there’s [our] species on the planet. And I happened to come out of the manufacturing business and I saw a lot of stuff being thrown away that probably could have been recycled, reused, [or] repurposed. Junk King came to me through a couple of different sources…and I looked into it and said ‘this is our business, this is the one we’re gonna be’…[The need for junk removal] will be essential as long as there are humans on the planet.”
What makes Junk King, in particular, essential? One thing is their ability to remove large amounts of junk and trash quickly, making them a vital resource in times of stress and disaster; but another aspect to their essentialism comes from their environmental practices.
Junk King as a company has pledged a commitment to having at least 60% of all junk hauls being recycled, donated, reused, repurposed, or refurbished. For Van Buren, there is more than enough ability and resources to raise that percentage:
“It’s helping the environment; part of our business model is [that] we try to recycle, repurpose, [or] donate, 70% of what we collect. [We have] a mission to get to maybe 95-99% of what we pick up. You know, [our ability to recycle something] ranges from a lot of different things, from household furniture all the way to construction debris. And a lot of that stuff is definitely reusable and we do a lot of repurposing and donating in our business.”
Stuff Junk King Cobb County Takes & Stuff They Don’t
Most junk removal services have limits to what they take. An appliance? Most services beyond the weekly trash service will take it—but they don’t recycle it. A mattress? Most services beyond the weekly guys won’t even consider taking it, let alone break it down for recycling purposes.
However at Junk King Cobb County, not only will Van Buren and his crew take those items and more, they’ll take everything from electronics to entire structures from a property. Consider their stance on yard debris:
“If you go out and cut some limbs off your trees, or you get a pile of leaves, or whatever, we’ll go in there and remove it for you as part of our service, for sure. We used to do some tree trimming; we don’t do that anymore—but if you’ve got a tree down in your yard, we’ll go in and make it smaller so we can haul it away, we do that service.”
Yard debris, construction debris, appliances, large furniture, and heavy equipment are just some of the junk the Cobb County Junk King is comfortable removing. They will take almost anything—Van Buren also spoke in an interview about one of the more memorable stories about recycling in his experience:
“Recently, one of our drivers [went to this hauling job at a divorcee’s house], the husband was getting rid of the ex-wife’s stuff, and [the husband] asked our driver if they wanted the family dog—it was this nice little Pitbull. So, [our driver] ended up taking the dog. And then we got a call from [the ex-wife] saying ‘I want my dog back!”—the husband had dumped his ex’s dog!”
Living creatures aside, Junk King takes everything—or nearly everything. They cannot take materials that are hazardous or considered hazardous waste. Van Buren has said that we can think about hazardous waste as anything “you can’t dump down your toilet or down your sink…acids, gasoline, any of that kind of stuff.”
Services of Junk King Cobb County
The largest Junk King locations typically only provide one of two types of services for residential junk removal. The first option is to order a ‘full-service’ experience, where a Junk King truck and a crew of trained junk removers take care of all the heavy lifting. The second option is to order a ‘self-service’ experience, where a Junk King roll-away dumpster is delivered to the home or property over the span of multiple days. (In Atlanta, both options are also available for businesses in the form of B2B planning and programs.) Van Buren has also made his thoughts about these services clear:
“We offer full-service junk removal, which is—well, one of the things I like to say is—‘the heaviest thing you should have to lift is the telephone’. You just point, sit back, and relax. [On the other hand, we can also deliver a MINI or] a residential-sized dumpster to some of our do-it-yourself customers, and they do [the removal] themselves.”
Contact Junk King Cobb County to experience the best service that junk removal has to offer; our customer service ranks number one against our competitors; our green standard makes us the most eco-friendly business in North America; and our belief in the future and what we can accomplish, is second to none. There are three ways to contact Junk King North Atlanta, and four ways to get an estimate. Contact us today to get a truck tomorrow:
- Call us at (706) 705-5320 to speak with our world-class customer representatives. From there, speak with our highly trained estimators to receive a quote over the phone, or to schedule an in-person assessment for your estimate. Doing so will give you the most concrete estimate for your situation, plus it’ll give it to you on paper and with no obligation.
- Text us pictures of your junk at (706) 705-5320, and receive a text back from one of our estimator experts with no obligation.
- Or, schedule your Junk King MINI dumpster or your full-service truck team online; save $20, and pick the best service for you by utilizing our custom-built pricing estimator.
Junk Removal Services in Marietta, GA
Items We Take for Residential Junk Removal
If you live in Cobb County, you know that getting rid of junk from your home can be a hassle. And it’s not just you! Homeowners, renters, and others throughout the city all find themselves with unwanted junk items they need to get rid of.
But how do you do that here? Not to worry – at Junk King Cobb County, we have the answer!
We take almost every type of residential junk item you can think of – including the junk you need to dispose of today. Just give Junk King Cobb County a call and we will come to your home and haul away old furniture, broken appliances, and other unwanted household items. Large or small, we take just about everything and anything you need to dispose of (except for hazardous waste.)
Don’t let unwanted junk take up valuable space in your home. Call Junk King Cobb County at (706) 705-5320 to book our expert junk haulers and reclaim your space today!
Cobb County's Best Commercial Junk Removal and Hauling Services
Commercial Junk Removal and the Items We Take
- Office Furniture Removal
- Property Management Cleanout
- Storage Facility Cleanout
If you’re working at a business location, you’ve probably had the frustration of discovering that your waste management company won’t take all your commercial junk items.
While it’s true that some waste management providers will allow for a special pick up, this usually means additional fees. And, if your large commercial junk removal needs are frequent, that’s not practical.
For most commercial junk disposal, there are really only two other options for getting rid of large junk or debris: You do it yourself, or you hire someone to do it.
But keep in mind that dumping your own junk may not save money. Your employee’s time is required for the job and you’re paying for that time. In addition, your actual cost is doubled since the time spent loading, hauling, and dumping is time your employees are not being productive in your business.
Not to worry! Junk King Cobb County is here to provide you with efficient and cost-effective commercial junk removal services.
Junk King Cobb County – How Junk Removal Works
Working with Junk King Cobb County is easy. And we work hard to keep it that way.
- Step #1: We Come To Your Property
- Step #2: Get A Free Estimate
- Step #3: Enjoy Full Service Junk Removal Done For You
At Junk King Cobb County, we make junk removal an easy, hassle-free process for you. First, our team of experts will come to your property and assess the situation. Then, you’ll get a free estimate for the job. You only pay for the space you use in our truck. Finally, you’ll enjoy full-service junk removal, which means we take care of everything for you! And we’ll recycle or repurpose as much as we possibly can. You’re also protected by our price match guarantee to ensure that you get the best value and price. Find out more details by clicking the link below.
Why Junk King Cobb County
Our Difference
- Environmentally Friendly, Recycling as Much as Possible
- Save Time and Money
- Same Day Appointments
- Price Match Guarantee
- #1 Top-Rated Customer Service
- Bonded and Insured
- Bigger Trucks/Best Value
- We Give Back to the Community
Junk King Cobb County is the top-rated junk removal company serving Cobb County, GA, and the surrounding areas. You’ll enjoy full-service junk removal done for you, so you don't have to lift a finger. Your unwanted items will be recycled or repurposed as much as possible because we prioritize eco-friendly junk removal. You’ll get affordable pricing and the best value in the industry because our trucks are 20% larger than other companies.
With years of experience in the industry, Junk King Cobb County is locally owned and operated. By supporting us, you'll also be supporting a local business that gives back to the community. In terms of your junk, we handle almost anything and everything, except hazardous waste. Whether you need one truck or several, our team can get the job done right and fast. We look forward to helping you! Click the link below to learn more about the Junk King difference, including our price match guarantee and more.
Junk Removal Services in Marietta, GA, and the Surrounding Areas
Junk King Cobb County is the top choice for efficient and eco-friendly junk removal services in Cobb County, GA and its nearby cities. Our reputable company takes great pride in helping homeowners, businesses, and communities declutter their spaces, resulting in cleaner and more organized environments. Give us a call at (706) 705-5320 and we'll gladly assist you. Our team of professionals and our commitment to customer satisfaction make your junk removal experience hassle-free and speedy.
We offer a wide range of junk removal services, including the removal of old furniture and appliances, hauling of construction debris, and cleaning up yard waste. No job is too big or too small for Junk King Cobb County. Our skilled team arrives on time and takes care of all the heavy lifting, so you don't have to lift a finger. We prioritize responsible disposal practices, ensuring that recyclable materials are sent to appropriate facilities and reusable items are donated to local charities. By choosing Junk King Cobb County, you not only reclaim your space but also contribute to a greener, cleaner environment.
Junk King Cobb County proudly serves the following areas:
Frequently Asked Questions – Junk King Cobb County
Your Guide to Hassle-Free Junk Removal
When it comes to junk removal, debris removal, and hauling services, the variety of options can be overwhelming. To help clarify things, we've created this comprehensive guide to give you a clear understanding of our services. By checking out the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section below, you'll find helpful insights to choose the solutions that best fit your needs. Trust Junk King Cobb County to make your junk removal experience smooth and stress-free—we’re here to support you throughout the entire process.